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El ocaso de la revolución nicaragüense ni fue inevitable, ni fue porque la falta de la conciencia política de los obreros y campesinos nicaragüenses, ni tampoco porque los mismos trabajadores se dejaron engañar por el hambre y así votar a favor de la representativa de los ricos. No, no fue así. El liderazgo del Frente Sandinista con su política de "concertación" con los capitalistas domésticos de la ciudad y del campo desmoralizó al pueblo trabajador, y aún así no ganaron ¡ni una concesión de los imperialistas yanquis como prometió el mismo liderazgo del FSLN al pueblo nicaragüense! El pueblo trabajador que yo encontré en Nicaragua durante la guerra con la "contra" en 1986 estaba dispuesto a sacrificar cualquier cosa en defensa de SU gobierno obrero y campesino nicaragüense como existió entonces, de bajo del liderazgo del FSLN,que fue un liderzgo revolucionario entonces. El pueblo fue traicionado por sus propias dirigentes que tenían y tienen hasta hoy más fe en el capitalismo que confianza en los trabajadores. Las lecciones de la degeneración del FSLN y la derrota del gobierno obrero y campesino que se trata en este libro son basadas en las experiencias de un partido revolucionario obrero en los EE.UU. que defendió a la revolución a través de su periodismo socialista con un buró permanente en Managua durante todos los años de la revolución. Las lecciones son de igual importancia que las lecciones de la victoriosa revolución socialista en Cuba. Todavía nosotros, los trabajadores aquí en Norteamérica podemos aprender mucho del curso del FSLN en su época revolucionaria, como también podemos aprender de la obra del comandante Carlos Fonseca, fundador del FSLN, sobre el camino al poder, que también se incluye aquí.

He encontrado en las revistas de política y teoría marxista Nueva Internacional una fuente indispensable de información, análisis y orientación política. Como indica su título, las revistas de dedican a educar y forjar una nueva vanguardia de la clase obrera a nivel mundial. Bien vale el tiempo necesario para leer y estudiarlas y compartir los artículos con otros trabajadores.

Este número ofrece un análisis a fondo de la revolución sandinista en Nicaragua, presentando documentos adoptados por el Partido Socialista de los Trabajadores en el curso de la revolución. Su propósito era explicar la revolución y orientar a militantes y activistas a defenderla contra los ataques del imperialismo norteamericano. Para mí --igual de muchos de mi generación-- la revolución nicaragüense fue muy importante e inspiradora, y este libro me ayudó mucho en entender y aprender de la experiencia.

Explica el desarrollo de un gobierno revolucionario de los trabajadores y campesinos, de la lucha por tumbar la dictadora somocista, y del comienzo de luchas anticapitalistas y en contra del dominio norteamericano en la región. Analiza la reforma agraria, indispensable para forjar una duradera alianza obrero-campesina; y el proceso de autonomía de los pueblos indígenas de la Costa Atlántica-- incluso la rectificación de errores iniciales cometidos por la dirigencia sandinista.

Son imprescindibles las explicaciones del las raíces de la caída del gobierno revolucionario en su negativa a finales de los 1980s a luchar contra el poder económico de los capitalistas, y la subsiguiente desmoralización de muchos obreros y campesinos revolucionarios.

Stanley Chagnon and his colleagues have written the best, and most comprehensive analysis of what really happened with the biggest climate event of the century, the 1997-1998 El Nino. What is unique about this book is that they carefully look at both the devastation that occured and the positive impacts from the mild winter -- fewer deaths from ice storms, more shopping when people went out in milder weather, less fuel oil. They also point out the places where the forecast worked, and where it had problems. As society gets more and more sensitive to weather events, we will need more thoughtful probing into how we have responded and how we will respond. This book sets the stage, and is written by experts who have analyzed other big weather events. I strongly recommend it.

Stanley Changnon and his colleagues have written the best, and most comprehensive analysis of what really happened with the biggest climate event of the century, the 1997-1998 El Nino. What is unique about this book is that they carefully look at both the devastation that occured and the positive impacts from the mild winter -- fewer deaths from ice storms, more shopping when people went out in milder weather, less fuel oil. They also point out the places where the forecast worked, and where it had problems. As society gets more and more sensitive to weather events, we will need more thoughtful probing into how we have responded and how we will respond. This book sets the stage, and is written by experts who have analyzed other big weather events. I strongly recommend it.

The best coparative study for European and pther countries electorial systems. Great!

This book is just one of Lijphart's works to provide an excellent analysis of the impact of the shape of institutional structures on the behavior of political systems. A very useful read for anyone wishing to understand the new institutionalist approach to political science, as well as for anyone seeking a more particular understanding of electoral systems and the variables of such systems having a significant impact on the structure of political party systems, electoral outcomes, and legislative processes.

I recommend this book to fellow students anywhere. I am a first year electrical student at Metro Community College's South Omaha campus in Omaha, NE. Electrical grounding is one of the most important areas to educate yourself if you are going into the field or if you are a seasoned professional. Loss of life, property damage and potential lawsuits are what await those who do not educate themselves. Fortunately, this book is very easy to read. ( This review is written and submitted by Racquel Marshall-Kirkeby)

As a journeyman electrician studying for my supervisors card, I can tell you that nobody clarifies electrical grounding requirments like O'Riley. I used his text books when I was an apprentice eons ago. Electrical grounding is not hard to understand if you read and study this book.

Beate Hamizrachi's book is an incredible addition to any library dealing with Israeli-Lebanese relations, the "Security Zone" or on the early SLA (South Lebanon Army). Hamizrachi details the first connections between Israeli and the northern (Mount Lebanon area) Christian militia groups and with southern villages. Her first hand interviews with Saad Haddad are both interesting and informative. She additionally talks in detail (including the force numbers and even the types of weapons used) about the battles fought by Haddad's militia to secure south Lebanon from the PLO and Islamo-Leftist forces.

Yoram Hamizrachi certainly must have been the major co-author of this book attributed to his wife Beate. A historical record of conflicts in Lebanon during the 1970s based upon first hand knowledge.

Spawning forth from the new breed of cloned critics, Peter Holland IS William Shakespeare. Working alongside the man who gave the world Dolly the Sheep, Holland has altered his genetic code to that of Shakespeare, gleaned from the first folio of one Shakey's toenails. Holland (hereafter known as Shax90) tours around various theatre bars and gives the definitive account of what it is like to be the reborn Bard in fin-de-siecle Nineties Britain. Foreword by Tony Blair.

OK, so he has a bad hairstyle much like Shakespeare's. But man he can write -- this book contains some of the best prose about live Shakespeare since Ken Tynan took his last spanking. A rich, appreciative book that shows why Shakespeare still matters and how his plays are best used, and a priceless document of theatre history.

The book is purportedly fiction, however, judging from the insight and history of the author you realize as you read that this account must be based on facts.

It is an extremely engaging novel that captures what life must have been like in the first years of Castro's dictatorship.

It is important that those of us outside the exiled Cuban community learn of the atrocities that have been and still are committed by Castro and his lackeys just miles from our shores.

The characters are well defined and the book's organization is flawless. The day it came I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting.

Escape from Castro is a novel that will stay with me long after Castro is gone!

Mario Lamar is not only a gifted story-teller, he shines a spotlight upon the Cuban peoples suffering under Castro for the world to see. Escape from Castro is a gripping, fast paced novel told by an Officer and gentleman who lived through it all. A poignant work of passion, this book is a must read.

When Heidi's father is called a border crosser for living in the East but working in the West,the Westerners are very angry because he has a very well paying job and some of the westerners don't because easterners take their job oportunities.Vater, Heidi's father, must lie and say he is currently looking for a job in the East.When the family built up enough courage they decided to live in the West so he can keep his well paying job,he needs to keep his job because Mutter(Heidi's Mother)is pregnent and can not work she doesn't make any money so Vater must make enough to keep food on the table. The family took such a long time to make this decision, some terible things began to happen in Berlin, like the war, the Berlin wall is going up and its difficult to cross because of gaurds. To make matters even worse Heidi's Grandfather Opa has just died of a heart attack,so Oma,Hiedi's Grandmother,must come live with Heidi and her family.She thinks she has time to make desisions on what to take...but she soon finds out the wall is going up and they must cross NOW!!!

Will Heidi,Vater,Mutter,and Oma make it across the border...find out by reading this GREAT book that is full of adventure and mystery. To tell you the truth i had to read this book for a book report, normally when reading for a book report i am bored out of my mind. this time it was different this story was just soooo interesting i just could not put it down...i give this book TWO THUMBS UP!!!
*Tabby =)

Escape to West Berlin is a wonderful "can't-put-it-down" book for young readers of all ages. Like Maurine Dahlberg's other novels, this one is well researched, educational, and entertaining.

IT IS AN EXCELLENT AND EDUCATIONAL BOOK. WELL ANALYSED AND UNBIASED. IT MUST BE READ BY ALL ETHIOPIANS AND THE US STATE DEPT. OFFICIALS. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN TO HAVE IT PRINTED IN PAPER PACK SO THAT MANY ETHIOPIANS CAN BUY THE BOOK AT A CHEAPER PRICE?

IT IS AN EXCELLENT AND EDUCATIONAL BOOK. WELL ANALYSED AND UNBIASED. IT MUST BE READ BY ALL ETHIOPIANS AND THE US STATE DEPT. OFFICIALS. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN TO HAVE IT PRINTED IN PAPER PACK SO THAT MANY ETHIOPIANS CAN BUY THE BOOK AT A CHEAPER PRICE?

I am very interest in South Africa, for my foreign investments. So, I have to do some risk analysis and management. I am considering about the political, economic, and foreign exchange risk. This book, I think, will give me lots of these kinds information and data for understanding South Africa further more.

As a longtime reader of political reference sources, The Europa World Year Book is THE global standard for reams of information on the political, economic, social, foreign affairs and history of every independent nation or remaining colonial possession on the planet. I own every volume published since 1980 and this publication is the standard to judge all similar political reference books by.